Eddie Bernice Johnson: “Thus, FTA causes project sponsors to raise additional funds that are not required by statute.”

Speaker Wright was a visionary who served the people of Fort Worth and this Nation well.

For too long we have failed to prioritize, or even acknowledge, the vast contributions that the Black community and other minority groups have made towards scientific discovery and innovation.

President Biden accepted the ball where it lay, and that is what he will be held accountable for.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure to pay tribute to the life and legacy of former Speaker of the House James "Jim" Wright, who passed away on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 92.